#C066CC Hex Color
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#c066cc is a bold, high-energy purple that commands immediate attention. Its intense saturation makes it difficult to use as a primary background, but it serves as an excellent 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep forest green to ground its artificial brightness and maintain readability.
Questions about #c066cc
What is #c066cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c066cc is rgb(192, 102, 204), in HSL hsl(293, 50%, 60%) and in CMYK 6%, 50%, 0%, 20%.
How can I use #c066cc effectively in a UI layout?
Use #c066cc sparingly as a 10% accent color to draw the eye toward specific calls to action or interactive UI elements. Because of its high saturation, it can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background or dominant color.
Is #c066cc readable on white or black?
#c066cc has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.